Strange Saw

[Joe Tilson]

Can anyone tell me where this saw comes from. It is strange to me.293883293884293885

[Jim Matthews]

Sears Craftsman Hollow ground stainless steel.

Too hard for me to hand sharpen.
They'll likely never rust, but I couldn't get mine sharp.

[Joe Tilson]

Jim,
Thank you for your response, I would have never thought of Craftsman on this one, even though they have come out with some innovative type tools over the years. Wow, now I have a Simond, A #7 Disston, and a Craftsman saw that are not users, but keepsakes.

[bridger berdel]

I have the craftsman saw:
http://bridgerberdel.tumblr.com/image/93177520300
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http://bridgerberdel.tumblr.com/image/93177480995

Printed on the side (not etched) is;
Sears craftsman
Made in usa kromedge
Taper ground
Chrome nickel moly steel
26 in 8pt coarse crosscut


Nothing about it being stainless, and it does seem to have a few small rust spots on it.
I have heard that was made by atkins.

[Jim Matthews]

Use the D7.

They're excellent.

[Joe Tilson]

After I get over shoulder surgery, the D-7 is my next saw project. I don't know, but cleaning up saws may be good exercise for shoulder muscles, after a time for healing and with doctor approval, of course. I have fallen into the fettling trap. Help! I just can't help it, somebody slap me!

Bridger,
Thanks for the info. It is a really big help.